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India and Australia are all set to take on each other in the second T20I of the five-match series. The highly-anticipated battle will take place at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, November 25.
Notably, India have secured an early lead in the series with a victory in the opening game and aims to sustain the momentum. On the other hand, after facing defeat despite a commendable performance, Australia now seeks redemption and aims to level the lead established by India.
T20 Stats and Records at Greenfield International Stadium:
- Total matches: 3
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Matches won bowling first: 2
- Average first innings score: 114
- Average second innings scores 114
- Highest total recorded: 173/2 (18.3 Overs) by West Indies vs India
- Highest score chased: 173/2 (18.3 Overs) by West Indies vs India
- Lowest score defended: 67/5 (8 Overs) by India vs New Zealand
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Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report
The Greenfield International track is known for its sluggish nature, offering substantial assistance to bowlers. Batsmen often find it challenging to perform well on this pitch, facing difficulties in scoring runs seamlessly. Spinners particularly capitalize on these conditions, causing trouble for the batsmen. Despite historical statistics indicating low-scoring matches at this venue, a highly competitive game is anticipated between India and Australia.
Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast
Thiruvananthapuram’s weather is ideal for a cricket match, with minimal chances of rain, ensuring a seamless game. The temperature is anticipated to be around 29 degrees Celsius, accompanied by 81 percent humidity and a gentle breeze of approximately 5 km/h.
IND vs AUS, probable playing XI
India: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna
Australia: Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha
